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Drama World War II. The barge on which Anatoly and his older friend Tikhon are transporting coal is captured by a German patrol ship. Begging for mercy from the Germans, Anatoly commits treason - he shoots Tikhon. The Germans leave the coward on a mined barge, but thanks to the help of the monks living in the monastery on the island, he manages to survive. Years pass. Elder Anatoly is revered for his righteous life and the truly miraculous help he provides to people who have come here. However, the terrible sin of murder, committed by him during the war, does not give him peace. Feeling the approach of his end, Anatoly prepares for death and does not yet know that he will soon be forgiven ...